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ATrain Education Inc.

HIV in America

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Overview / Abstract:

Etiology and epidemiology of HIV in the United States, with attention to transmission and precautions for prevention. Clinical manifestations and common testing and counseling requirements for HIV-infected individuals with thorough consideration of the psychosocial issues facing infected people and their caregivers.

When you finish this course, you will be able to:

*Discuss the etiology and epidemiology of HIV in the United States.
*Describe transmission and infection control precautions for prevention of HIV transmission.
*Outline the common testing and counseling requirements for HIV-infected individuals.
*Characterize the main clinical manifestations and treatment options of HIV/AIDS.
*Identify the legal and ethical issues associated with HIV in the USA.
*Discuss the main psychosocial issues facing HIV-infected persons and their caregivers.
*List some essential challenges for a “behavior change” approach to preventing HIV/AIDS.

Expiration

Sep 01, 2020

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Occupational Therapy CE, Physical Therapy CE, Respiratory Therapy CE

Format

Online

Cost

49.00

Credits / Hours

7.0 Contact Hours

Accreditation

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), California Board of Physical Therapy, California Board of Registered Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Washington DC Board of Nursing, New York Physical Therapy Association

Is This Activity Certified for "Live" Credit?

YES

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

JoAnn O’Toole, RN, BSN; Susan Walters Schmid, PhD; Sara Wilson, BA

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

STD's / Sexually Transmitted Disease, Sexual Issues, Rehabilitation / Therapy, Pharmacology, Law / Legal, Infectious Disease, HIV / AIDS, Case Management, Acute Care

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

None

Keywords / Search Terms

ATrain Education, Nurse CEU, HIV, AIDS, infection control, medical management, STD, hand hygiene, safe sex, transmission, prevention, behavior change, testing, counseling

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